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Opinion: Royal Navy goes global, but treads fine line with China
The Royal Navy’s flagship, the amphibious assault ship HMS Albion, has spent much of 2018 deployed in the Far East supporting UK strategic interests in the region. This work has included supporting defence engagement with allies and partner nations, ranging from Australia to Vietnam, and supporting operations to help ...
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